All students applying Early Action will be automatically considered for merit scholarships. Early Action (EA) admission is non-binding and non-restrictive, and is not available for certain majors. Check with your department of interest or review the schools listed below.
USC is need-blind in its admission process. A family’s ability to pay has no influence on our admission decisions.
Candidates applying to these programs by December 1 will be considered for USC Merit Scholarships as part of the portfolio and audition process. To be considered for admission, submit the Common Application at admission.usc.edu/commonapp
Application deadlines for merit scholarship consideration
December 1 | Regular Decision
Applying for Financial Aid
For majors requiring a portfolio or audition
To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the CSS Profile at cssprofile.collegeboard.org and the FAFSA at studentaid.gov
Most Majors
January 9: Early Action applicants deadline February 10: Regular Decision applicants deadline
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November 1 | Early Action
Final deadline to apply for admission to the following programs: Architecture, Art & Design, Cinematic Arts, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Music, and the Iovine and Young Academy.
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Office of Admission Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911 U.S.ORGANIZATIONNON-PROFITPOSTAGEPAIDUNIVERSITYOFSOUTHERNCALIFORNIA @uscadmission (213) 740-1111 Merit Scholarship and Application Deadlines for First-YearProspectiveStudents admission.usc.edu
January 15 Final deadline for first-year applicants To be considered for admission, submit the Common Application at admission.usc.edu/commonapp. Applying for Financial Aid To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the CSS Profile at cssprofile.collegeboard.org and the FAFSA at studentaid.gov Apply by February 10 USC is need-blind in its admission process. A family’s ability to pay has no influence on our admission decisions.
Office of Admission Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911 U.S.ORGANIZATIONNON-PROFITPOSTAGEPAIDUNIVERSITYOFSOUTHERNCALIFORNIA Application Deadline for Prospective First-Year Students admission.usc.edu @uscadmission (213) 740-1111
Applying for Financial Aid To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the CSS Profile at cssprofile.collegeboard.org and the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Apply by March 2 USC is need-blind in its admission process. A family’s ability to pay has no influence on our admission decisions. February 15 Final deadline for transfer applicants To be considered for admission, submit the Common Application at admission.usc.edu/commonapp. Applicants will be considered for USC Transfer Merit Scholarships.
Office of Admission Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911 U.S.ORGANIZATIONNON-PROFITPOSTAGEPAIDUNIVERSITYOFSOUTHERNCALIFORNIA Application Deadline for Prospective Transfer Students admission.usc.edu @uscadmission (213) 740-1111